Rumour: Matt Johnson may direct the film adaptation of the card game Magic: The Gathering
Fans of the legendary collectible card game Magic: The Gathering can rejoice: the creation of the cinematic universe is gaining speed. According to Deadline, director Matt Johnson is considered as a potential director of the first film.
Here's What We Know
The game Magic: The Gathering involves the creation of a personal deck of cards that includes spells, creatures, and artefacts to compete with opponents in fast-paced and intense duels. Each game depends on both luck and strategic thinking of the player. There are many different storylines and realities in the world of Magic.
The Magic: The Gathering is planned as a comprehensive adaptation of the game's mythology that will include films, TV series, and other projects. This idea is similar to the attempts of other major franchises, such as Marvel, to create large cinematic universes.
Matt Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker best known for his work in independent cinema. One of his most famous films is Nirvanna the Band the Show (2016-2017), which was originally a short film and then became a TV series.
No further details about the film are available at this time.
Source: Deadline
